Role: Head of Data ManagementLocation: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 2 Days On-site Weekly)Salary: £55,000 - £70,000Benefits: Bonus, Company Cars, Flexible Benefit PackageNetwork IT is recruiting for a Head of Data Management to join a leading automotive brand''s UK IT function. In this senior role, you''ll lead a high-performing data management team, drive technical delivery across enterprise data platforms, and ensure compliance, scalability, and performance within a global standards-based ecosystem.Reporting to the Head of IT, you''ll take ownership of operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and vendor performance across a broad data estate including Azure Data Factory and Data Lake technologies. The role will combine hands-on technical understanding with strategic planning, people leadership, and commercial management.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage a data-focused IT team, driving delivery excellence across operational support, change and innovation.Act as the key liaison between IT and business stakeholders, aligning data solutions with strategic business goals.Own delivery and integration of enterprise data pipelines and platforms, ensuring stability and scalability.Maintain rock-solid operational standards, aligned with ITIL, ISO27001, and internal security policies.Shape and influence data architecture, process standards, and reusable frameworks including AI and RPA capabilities.Oversee vendor management and service contracts, ensuring SLA performance and ongoi